Zenith E Instruction Book

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for

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the controls and

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use. Soon you
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5

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about the 'mechanism'

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efficiency,

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or

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optical

and

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the

to
rotate
advance
ensure pre-set

shutter-re/ease

avoid

engaging

the

shutter

the

this fine instrument.

TO

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fitting

the

lens,

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lock.

speed

selector

film-

transport

ring

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the

of

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grip

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fullest

instructions in

but

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avoiding

direct

distance

extent.

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before

camera's controls, and handling, until you

as a whole

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